57015 Political Reporting

8cp

Requisite(s): 57011 Research and Reporting for Journalism
Graduate subject – Journalism – 400 level

This subject develops an understanding of the professional skills required for political reporting and a critical understanding of the coverage of politics. Students examine the use of sources in political journalism, the structure, functions and practice of parliamentary press galleries, policy makers, parliamentary and ministerial advisors and the relationship of public relations to journalism in the context of the coverage of politics. Through specialist lectures, students are able to maximise contact with political journalists, advisors and politicians. As well as a broad understanding of political reporting, students examine high profile political stories and engage in debate on current political issues. Students also develop an understanding of key legal and ethical issues in political reporting.

For detailed information, see the full subject description at:
http://www.hss.uts.edu.au/subject_descriptions/57015.pdf

Typical availability

Autumn semester, City campus

Fee information

2007 contribution for post-2004 Commonwealth-supported students: $832.67
2007 amount for undergraduate domestic fee-paying students: $3,000.00
Subject EFTSL: 0.167
Note: The above fees are applicable in 2007 for Commonwealth-supported students who commenced after 2004 and domestic fee-paying undergraduate students only. Pre-2005 Commonwealth-supported students should consult the Student contribution charges for Commonwealth supported students webpage.
Not all students are eligible for Commonwealth supported places, and not all subjects are available to Commonwealth supported students. Domestic fee-paying students and international students should refer to the Fees webpage.

Access conditions

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